22 September 2015

Supply outstrips demand as jet fuel surplus causes problem in Europe

Jet fuel and diesel stocks have been continually building in Europe while refineries worldwide have been operating at near-maximum capacity as a result of a rare run of strong profit margins. As an example of the growing problem, the 90,000 ton tanker Mindoro is at anchor off the southern England coast ready to offload part […]

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StandardAero signs multi-year contract to provide MRO services for Air KBZ's PW127M engines

StandardAero signed a multi-year contract with Air KBZ, a top regional and the largest private airline in Myanmar, to perform customized maintenance, repair and overhaul services for PW127M turboprop engines on the airline’s fleet of ATR72-600 regional aircraft. The new contract covers services for both hot section inspections and overhauls with not to exceed guarantees

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Héroux-Devtek signs contract to supply complete landing gear systems for AW609 program

Héroux-Devtek, a leading international manufacturer of aerospace products, has been awarded a long-term contract by Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland to supply the landing gear for the AW609 TiltRotor aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Héroux-Devtek will design, develop, fabricate, assemble, test and deliver complete landing gear systems for the AW609 aircraft. This life-cycle mandate also includes the

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United Airlines applies to U.S. DOT for authority to operate 787 service to Xi'an, China

United Airlines applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin seasonal nonstop service between the airline’s San Francisco hub and Xi’an, China. If approved, this will be the first trans-Pacific service to Xi’an operated by any airline, and United will be the first U.S. airline to serve the city. United intends

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Christopher Garrett new Director of Airframe and Engine Products at TrueAero

TrueAero President, Dean Morgan, announced the hiring of Christopher Garrett as Director of Airframe and Engine Products. Chris will be leading the product team at TrueAero’s 50,000 ft² Sebastian, Florida distribution facility. The recent acquisition of 5ea A340-300 aircraft continues to drive the creation of numerous new positions.

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Airinmar signs 3-year repair management agreement with ExpressJet

Airinmar, a leading provider of innovative aviation repair management solutions, has signed a three-year agreement with ExpressJet, a subsidiary of SkyWest, to manage component repairs for its fleet of more than 300 regional aircraft. Airinmar has supported airlines, MROs, OEMs and military operations for over 25 years through the integration of its proprietary systems, engineering

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HAECO Americas names new leader for MRO Planning, Pricing and Production Control

HAECO Americas reported that Jeff Lawrence will join the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) leadership team as Vice President of Planning, Pricing and Production Control. Jeff will assume responsibilities that have been held by Lon Chaney, who has announced his plans to retire by the end of 2015. In his new role, Jeff will

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